Iruru
Let me thread this through here...there we go! This is easier to assemble than my previous chair.

Iruru
The comfort level is...hmm. ...Not bad. Worth getting a new one.

Iruru
blows ...Ahh.

Iruru
For coffee during our next camping trip, should I bring milk or sugar?

Iruru
Shigure probably can't drink it black...she'd probably get angry and say "Don't treat me like a child!" though.

Iruru
Now that I've reviewed how to use my new gear, I think we'll be fine for the next time we all go camping together.

Nikako
And! Since the sky is clearer in winter, you can see different stars more distinctly than in summer!

Iruru
Oh~. When we went camping in summer we saw stars then too, but I wonder if they look even more beautiful in winter?

Nikako
Absolutely! Remember when we practiced acting like dogs during rehearsal earlier?

Iruru
Yes, acting like a dog chasing its own tail. Hatsumi said to show innocence with a touch of foolishness.

Nikako
Yes! In winter, you can see Canis Major and Canis Minor, and Sirius, the brightest star in Canis Major, shines so brilliantly!

Daikoku
Sirius...!!!

Shigure
What is it, Daikoku-senpai? Please don't make such a scary face suddenly.

Daikoku
I-I'm not! Nikachi is talking about stars, so there's no reason for me to make a scary face!

Shigure
Hmm~...?

Iruru
Ahaha...

Iruru
But if Nikako feels that strongly about it, I'd like to see the winter night sky.

Nikako
I really want everyone to see it too...ah!

Iruru
Nikako?

Nikako
In that case, would you like to go stargazing again? Everyone camping together like we did in summer!

Iruru
Oh...that's sudden. I don't have any special plans, so I'm fine with it.

Iruru
But Hatsumi mentioned she was working on a script recently, so whether our schedules align...

Hatsumi
Hmm, winter camping. An experience different from summer might lead to new ideas for my script.

Iruru
Hatsumi!? But is your script going to be okay?

Hatsumi
No need to worry. I can adjust my schedule as needed.

Hatsumi
Rather, to stimulate my writing, I'd like to immerse myself in nature. From my perspective, this is a welcome invitation.

Iruru
That sounds like you're stuck...

Daikoku
I-I will follow my Lord wherever she goes, even through fire!

Shigure
You never change, Daikoku-senpai.

Shigure
Anyway, camping again?

Nikako
Look! Winter should be more comfortable than our summer camping trip! It's not hot, and there should be fewer insects, right?

Nikako
I think Shigure-chan would enjoy it too...

Nikako
Come on, Shigure-chan! Please!

Shigure
Eh~...

Shigure
Haah...but if it's not hot and there are fewer insects, then I guess...

Shigure
I suppose I have no choice? If Nikako-senpai insists, I can go along with it.

Iruru
Fufu, it's surprising to have Nikako invite us camping. I'm happy that everyone seems to have appreciated camping.

Iruru
Well, that means I, as the experienced one, need to be responsible. I want everyone to enjoy camping even more.

Iruru
(In summer camp, we used a portable stove for cooking. For winter camping, gathering around a campfire for meals would be appropriately seasonal.)

Iruru
...Hm?

???
Phew...

Iruru
(That girl arrived by motorcycle. She looks about my age...)

Iruru
(She seems to be solo camping like me. A motorcycle, huh...)

Iruru
(For our group camping trip, we'll probably go in the car Hatsumi provides. But solo camping on a motorcycle looks so cool.)

Rin
Finally made it. The winter wind really cuts through you...

Rin
(Good thing I didn't arrive too late. No trouble on the way either, that's a good start.)

Rin
(There's supposed to be an observation deck not far from here, maybe I'll take some pictures of the view later to send to Nadeshiko and the others.)

Rin
(Now, where should I set up my tent...oh, that person...)

Iruru
blow blow...sip

Rin
(Drinking coffee by the fire. Looks warm...)

Rin
...!

Rin
(It's cold...I should decide where to set up my tent quickly.)

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Pub: 29 Aug 2025 20:04 UTC

Edit: 05 Sep 2025 09:49 UTC

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